Comarca Emberá-Wounaan facts for kids
Emberá-Wounaan is a special region in Panama where two important indigenous groups, the Emberá and the Wounaan people, live. It's like a self-governing area created to protect their culture and way of life. This region was officially set up in 1983.
About Emberá-Wounaan
The Emberá-Wounaan region is home to 9,544 people, based on a 2010 count. It covers a large area of about 4,383.5 square kilometers. This special area was created to give the Emberá and Wounaan communities more control over their land and traditions.
How is Emberá-Wounaan Organized?
Like other parts of Panama, Emberá-Wounaan is divided into smaller sections to help manage the region. It has two main parts called districts. These districts are further divided into even smaller areas called corregimientos. Each district also has a capital city, which is like its main town.
Here is how the region is organized:
| Districts | Corregimientos | Capital of the district |
|---|---|---|
| Cémaco | Cirilo Guaynora, Lajas Blancas, Manuel Ortega | Unión Chocó |
| Sambú | Jingurundó, Río Sabalo | Puerto Indio |
